TNI Bureau: The death toll in the tragic fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack has risen to 11, deepening grief and outrage across the state. Several patients who were rescued from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) remain in critical condition and are undergoing treatment under close medical supervision.

The fire, which broke out in the ICU ward, triggered panic among patients, attendants, and hospital staff. Emergency teams rushed to the spot and shifted patients to safer wards while firefighting personnel worked to control the blaze.

As the tragedy unfolds, questions are being raised over safety protocols and preparedness in one of the state’s largest government hospitals. Families of the victims and civil society groups have demanded a thorough investigation and accountability for the lapses that may have led to the disaster.

The incident has sparked widespread calls for justice, with many urging the authorities to ensure strict action against those found responsible and to implement stronger fire safety measures in hospitals across the state.